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North Dakota State College of Science

School type: Public Technical School

This school has 2 listed campus locations. Compare programs and confirmed locations.

North Dakota State College of Science offers Welding Technology associate and certificate pathways at both Wahpeton and Fargo, an Industry Welding Technology associate degree in Fargo, and four focused Fargo certificates in MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-core welding. Current curricula combine shop practice with welding theory and document pipe and plate welding, fabrication, oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting, pulsed MIG, CNC plasma cutting and robotic welding. The advanced Welding Technology pathway also emphasizes AWS welder qualifications.

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Welding Technology

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 73 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Face-to-face or combination delivery in Wahpeton and Fargo

A 73-credit advanced Welding Technology degree building from the first-year welding certificate. Students… Read full description

A 73-credit advanced Welding Technology degree building from the first-year welding certificate. Students train in MIG, pulsed MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-core welding; pipe and heavy-plate work; fabrication; oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting; CNC plasma operations; and robotic welding. The second year is limited enrollment and adds advanced welding, qualification work, automation and general education.

Confirmed at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND Wahpeton Campus — Wahpeton, ND

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Welding Technology Certificate

Credential: Certificate
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 33 credit hours
AWS Prep: Available

A 33-credit certificate providing foundational welding and cutting training for manufacturing, construction and energy work. The curriculum includes… Read full description

A 33-credit certificate providing foundational welding and cutting training for manufacturing, construction and energy work. The curriculum includes MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-core welding, fabrication methods, oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting, welding theory, metallurgy and introductory robotics.

Confirmed at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND Wahpeton Campus — Wahpeton, ND

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Industry Welding Technology

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
Program Length: 61 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 61-credit Fargo associate degree organized around four process-specific welding theory and lab sequences, fabrication methods, introductory robotics… Read full description

A 61-credit Fargo associate degree organized around four process-specific welding theory and lab sequences, fabrication methods, introductory robotics and general education. Students develop beginner-to-advanced skills on carbon steel using MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-core welding while also learning oxyfuel and air-carbon-arc cutting.

Confirmed at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND

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NDSCS-Fargo — availability source

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Credential: Certificate of Completion
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Flux-Core
Program Length: 9 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate,… Read full description

A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate, plus a two-credit welding-related elective. Core welding courses also document oxyfuel and air-carbon-arc cutting.

Confirmed at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND

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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Credential: Certificate of Completion
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: MIG
Program Length: 9 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate,… Read full description

Confirmed at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND

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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Credential: Certificate of Completion
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: TIG
Program Length: 9 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate,… Read full description

Confirmed at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND

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NDSCS-Fargo — availability source

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Credential: Certificate of Completion
Program cost: Not listed
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 9 credit hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate,… Read full description

Confirmed at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND

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NDSCS-Fargo — availability source

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